Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Tuesday, advocated free treatment programmes for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV/AIDS patients in the country.
Speaking during a visit to Delta State Traditional Rulers Council in Asaba, she highlighted the impact of HIV/AIDS, especially among young people.
She encouraged traditional rulers to help spread awareness and advocate for health issues, including the elimination of female genital mutilation.
Tinubu said; “additionally, there is an education-focused campaign called ‘Flow with Confidence’, which provides free sanitary pads to girls in rural areas to prevent school absences during menstruation.
The First Lady said she had secured significant funding for tuberculosis treatment and emphasizes her commitment to giving back to society through donations and advocacy.